Main description:

The field of sport psychiatry has rapidly developed over the last thirty years. It covers both team and individual sports, from childhood through late adulthood. The focus is broad from psychologic aspects, performance enhancement, cheating, team chemistry, organizational interventions, league issues, etc. This manual details the role of sports in our culture and describes the psychiatric problems and interventions associated with sports.

Contents:

Introduction: What is Sport Psychiatry Dan Begel, MD (USA) Running Claudia Reardon, MD U Wisconsin Swimming Toni Baum MD (USA) Diving Saul Marks, MD Canada Futbol/Soccer Joao Castle deli Maia, MD Brazil Tennis/Squash Jay Giedd, MD (UCSC) Rugby/Australian Football Ian Tofler, MD (Aus), David Tofler, MD (Aus) Football, David McDuff, MD, U Maryland Baseball Robert Millman, MD, Cornell Medical Basketball. Ira Glick, MD Stanford Gymnastics. Barry Katz, MD (USA); Badminton, Shane Credo, MD U Wisonsin; Boxing, Ronald Kamm, MD (USA); Golf, Michael Lardon, MD (USA; Fencing, Danielle Kamis, MD Stanford; Cricket, Ian Tofler, MD (Aus); Cycling TBD Rowing Roxy Szeftel , MD UCLA; The Culture of Sports: Global Issues and Challenges, Ira Glick, MD, Tom Newmark, MD and David Brodwin.